Image-Guided Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy in Gynaecological Cancer

Cervix Anatomical considerations

• Approx measures 3x3 cm and is predominantly fibro-muscular organ

• Divided to supra-vaginal and the vaginal portion

• Supra-vaginal part (endo cervix) - Bladder and rectum faces covered with peritoneum

• Vaginal part (ecto cervix)

- Separated from the vagina

by vaginal fornices